Top Rankings
Ashland SD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,395 students in Ashland SD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Ashland SD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,290 Schools
# Students
2,395 Students
546,509 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
29,277 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ashland SD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
15 Students
6,690 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
21,924 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
328 Students
138,205 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
25%
# Black Students
20 Students
12,879 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,713 Students
320,355 Students
% White Students
72%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,597 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
39,189 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
120
36,857
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
39,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
39,294
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
40,889
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
40,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
170
41,221
# Students in 6th Grade:
195
41,548
# Students in 7th Grade:
197
42,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
43,539
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
222
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,664 is higher than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,635 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,664
$18,118
Spending / Student
$27,635
$19,155
Best Ashland SD 5 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Helman St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5620
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Trails Outdoor School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Bellview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Tolman Creek Rd
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1310
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
364 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1516
Grades: K-5
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Ashland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Mountain Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8771
Grades: 9-12
| 924 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,395 students.
What is the rank of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District is ranked #5 out of 186 school districts in Oregon (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland SD 5 School District?
72% of Ashland SD 5 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland SD 5 School District?
Ashland SD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Ashland SD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,635 is higher than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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